Swiss 55mm 30J+ HCM minute repeater moon phases chronograph with calendar pocket watch, impressive nickel complicated movement with bold red ruby jewels, mint single sunk porcelain enamel dial with roman numerals and Arabic 5 minute markers, outer seconds register for chronograph, aperture at 12 for month, at 3 for day of the month, at 6 for both the seconds and moon phases, at 9 for day of the week, blue steel hands and chronograph sweep, heavy white base metal (WBM) smooth polish custom fit display case with coin edge bezel on back, gold crown and oversized bow. A nice job on the re-casing of this hard to fit, complicated watch, especially with being able to view the movement. Repeater, moon phases, chronograph and time are all working as they should and running strong, the repeater chime is loud and pleasing to hear.

Unfortunately, one of the gears that is a part of the calendar chain is significantly worn and loose, when the watch is turned face down, it will shift slightly out of position and prevent the calendar from advancing properly. When the gear is properly set, the calendar advances perfectly as it should, however we are unable to find a suitable replacement part for it and are selling the watch as-is. High grade watch in excellent condition!

Wish to see the chronograph and repeater functions in action? Take a look at this YouTube video that demonstrates these complications in use.

Please note: for this particular watch, we offer U.S. domestic shipping only, via USPS registered service with full insurance.

This watch is in our Mechanic's Special section because we consider it to have serious cosmetic or mechanical problems that are currently cost prohibitive to repair in-house, but the watch itself is of a high enough quality that it may be of interest as a repair project for some of our customers. Please read the Full Description, where we attempt to note the specific flaws or problems with the watch. In many cases, these problems do result in the watch not running, winding, or setting properly as is.

With that in mind, we do NOT offer our standard 30-day return on any Mechanic's Special items.
On these items, all sales are AS IS and FINAL.

Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our "How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.

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Understanding Our Descriptions

Return Policy

Payment & Shipping

We process a very large number of watches and accessories each year for sale via our web site, eBay and local avenues. We attempt to offer descriptions and photos that are as complete and clear as possible on each item, and we always encourage you to write us with questions if something is not addressed in the description!

We offer a 30-day return period beginning the day you receive your items for all PM Time Service merchandise. To receive a full refund, the item must be return in "as shipped" condition, with no new personalized engravings or end-user adaptions. Items damaged in transit will be eligible for the full refund pending the application of the insurance claim on the damaged watch or item. Please see our Shipping & Return Policy page for full details.

Holiday & Vacation Dates - Unless otherwise noted on our holiday page, you can expect an order placed to be processed and shipped out within 2-3 business days, often much sooner. If you need an item quickly, please do double check our holiday page to make sure we will be in the office!

In order to provide a fair and secure shipping experience for our customers, we require full insurance for the total value of your order with all items purchased. You can view the amounts required to cover full insurance on your order on our Shipping Overview page, and it will also update automatically on the shipping estimator. At this time, we do not allow for a customer to opt-out of insurance on their shipments.

We are happy to accept PayPal, as well as checks and money orders, for payment on all orders.

TC44 - This item will be on our eBay Store 12/05 to 12/12. Please check back!

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Our Story

Welcome to the family owned business web site for PM Time Service. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by Paul and Gail Zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. Today, Catherine Zuercher carries on the 2nd generation of service and is delighted to work with our new and returning customers to place these fine old timekeepers with new owners.